News & Reviews News Wire Illinois state lawmaker files bill opposing CP-KCS merger

Illinois state lawmaker files bill opposing CP-KCS merger

By | April 5, 2022

Legislator represents city in coalition seeking to block deal over increased freight traffic

A Metra train approaches the Itasca station on the Milwaukee West line on March 16,2022. The commuter operator says Canadian Pacific traffic increases from the merger with KCS could increase its delays by 400%. (Trains: David Lassen)

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